Vask-leikr

Old Norse Dictionary - vask-leikr

Meaning of Old Norse word "vask-leikr" in English.

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

vask-leikr
(-leiki), m. bravery, valour; vaskleikr ok karlmennska, Fms. xi. 80, Fas. ii. 404, Str. 3, Bs. i. 526, Art. 11.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚢᛅᛋᚴ-ᛚᛁᛁᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Art.
Artus-kappa Sögur. (G. II.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Str.
Strengleikar. (G. II.)
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